Blossoms are every inch the swaggering indie superstars at Reading 2017

Blossoms are a band that fit the mould of indie superstars to a T. With their distinctive swagger and polished pop sound, the outfit take to the stage ready to live the rock and roll dream. Setting off smoke flares within seconds of their entrance, the crowd are raring to do exactly the same. Introducing a different member of the band between each song ("I know it's not Drake, but..."), making the audience 'boo' a girl named Molly who recently dumped their friend Gaz, and guiding a crowd sing along that falls slightly flat (not that it matters, everyone's having a good time here), Tom Ogden is every ounce the charismatic frontman. The band wear their influences on their sleeves: the weighted riffs of The Beatles' 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)' work their way into the end of a song, while cover renditions of John Lennon's 'Imagine' and The Smiths' 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' have the field swaying where they're stood. Where the band shine brightest, however, is with their own sleekly polished anthems. Closing number 'Charlemagne' bubbles and gleams, showcasing a band with a knack for contagion that can drown out even the harshest critics.